scholarships and awards

PILOTS Scholarships

Please fill out a scholarship application form to be considered for The Emerging Leader, Freshman Excellence, and PILOTS Progress Awards. The rest of the scholarships are granted based on nominations from the PILOTS staff.

Scholarships applications deadline: March 13, 2009.

All scholarship recipients will be recognized at the annual PILOTS reception in April.

The Emerging Leader Award

This $500 award is sponsored by Blue Key Honorary and recognizes two PILOTS students who have demonstrated the potential to lead others and maintain their academic standing.

The PILOTS Choice Award

This $500 award is given to a student in the PILOTS Program based upon the quality of his or her efforts towards academic achievement and willingness to work cooperatively as part of a team.

The Freshman Excellence Award

This $250 award is presented to four individuals in the PILOTS Program for meritorious achievement and demonstrated academic excellence.

The PILOTS Progress Award

This $250 scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates a strong need for financial assistance, who utilizes the PILOTS resources for academic progress, and who maintains a 2.50 or higher.

Student of the Semester Awards

These $100 awards are given by the PILOTS staff and are granted to two students who have stood out for academic excellence, integrity, and/ or leadership. Students do not need to submit an application form.

PILOTS Essay Award

This $50 award is given to the best essay written in an English or social science class.

Mathematics Award

This $50 award is selected by the math instructor and awarded to one student who excelled in mathematics for the academic year. No application form is necessary.

Non-PILOTS Scholarships

Other scholarships and financial assistance are available by completing K-State Scholarship application online.

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